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Posted date: Mar 04, 2025
There have been 3 jobs posted with the title of Optical Instrument Technician - 94011 all time at Boeing.Category: All Hourly Unions
Location: Auburn, WA
Role: 173000
Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Boeing Commercial Airlines is excited to offer opportunities for an Optical Instrument Technician to join our Materials Management & Tooling team in Auburn, Washington.
As an Optical Instrument Technician, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge optical instruments and systems, ensuring precision and accuracy in measurements that are critical to our operations. Your expertise will directly impact the quality and reliability of our products, making you an essential part of our team. Please note that this position may require 20/20 vision to ensure the highest level of accuracy in your work.
You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.
Position Responsibilities:
Analyze area requirements and work based on hot lists, customer/production needs, or direction from supervisors or team leaders.
Obtain and utilize drawings, sketches, specifications, and lab procedures for assigned jobs, using online computing systems as necessary.
Visually inspect units under test for discrepancies that could affect accuracy, performing rework and repairs as required.
Set up units under test and perform preliminary adjustments, including zeroing instruments prior to diagnosing items under repair.
Execute repair work based on non-conformance reports from calibration inspections or customer feedback, addressing issues such as broken parts or calibration failures.
Clean delicate surfaces and optical paths using appropriate solvents and materials to remove contaminants.
Perform repair, modification, and calibration on both conventional and computer-aided optical instruments using the necessary tools and instruments.
Verify the accuracy of in-process repairs and completed instruments to ensure they meet required specifications.
Work with mathematical computations (e.g., algebra, geometry, trigonometry) necessary for setup, repair, and calibration of units.
Troubleshoot, test, repair, modify, and install various types of computer/electronic systems used in optical measuring systems.
Operate fabrication equipment to build optical/electrical test fixtures and accessories as required.
Develop methods and procedures for optical measurement processes to be used on items requiring repair/calibration.
Record results and document completed work in compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) requirements and internal documentation standards.
Communicate and coordinate with internal and external customers and support agencies to clarify information and address job-related issues.
Ensure certification of tools and test instruments is current, handle hazardous materials appropriately, and provide onsite and remote technical support and training as required.
Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:
Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.
Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).
Basic Qualifications:
1+ years of experience with optics, lasers, electronics, mechanical or instrumentation.
2+ years of experience with Conventional and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines.
1+ years of experience in optical equipment assembly and repair.
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